Misc. OCI Application Questions

Demand Draft = Banker's Check?

Who does the Demand Draft (Banker's Check) need to be made out to for the OCI application? I couldn't find any mention of it, and my bank won't make a banker's check if they don't know who to make it out to.
 
js88088 said:
Who does the Demand Draft (Banker's Check) need to be made out to for the OCI application? I couldn't find any mention of it, and my bank won't make a banker's check if they don't know who to make it out to.
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Consulate General of India <City>
OR
Embassy of India
 
OCI for part of the family??

Hello,

I am going to take my oath on Feb17th, 2010. My wife's potential oath date would be in late March, 2010. I was wondering if I can apply for OCI only for me and my infant son (US born) together first and then the wife applies for her OCI when she gets her US PP. The reason for the potential split application is potential trip to India in jul/aug 2010. I wouldn't want to cut it too close...by waiting for my wife's oath followed by US PP.

So, really is it mandatory that we should complete partB for the entire family or can OCI be applied for individuals as well?
(It probably is a silly question....but just want to make sure)

Thanks,
Speedy
 
Change of Address during OCI

Hi,
I will be applying for OCI shortly. And wanted to check the consequences of address change during the OCI processing ?
The address change will be within the same CGI jurisdiction.

1. Should it be 'absolutely' avoided ?
2. If unavoidable, what is the procedure of updating the change of address with CGI ?
3. Any impact on the application (e.g. delay etc) ?

Thanks,
cd
 
I do not see any / much impact as long as the OCI stamping is done / allowed in person. They scrutinize the address the first time to make sure you live in their territory. After that, the only need for address is for communication. You are anyway getting status over the website, and if you can do stamping in person, the address does not matter.

However, I have not seen / heard of a similar case here. The best safety will be to let them know of the address after OCI is approved and has been received by the consulate. Also, talk to the consulate at that time.

Such procedures are undefined...
 
speedy1027 said:
Hello,

I am going to take my oath on Feb17th, 2010. My wife's potential oath date would be in late March, 2010. I was wondering if I can apply for OCI only for me and my infant son (US born) together first and then the wife applies for her OCI when she gets her US PP. The reason for the potential split application is potential trip to India in jul/aug 2010. I wouldn't want to cut it too close...by waiting for my wife's oath followed by US PP.

So, really is it mandatory that we should complete partB for the entire family or can OCI be applied for individuals as well?
(It probably is a silly question....but just want to make sure)

Thanks,
Speedy
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You can apply now for yourself and your son (using the family option) and your wife can apply later on using the individual option.
 
speedy1027 said:
Hello,

I am going to take my oath on Feb17th, 2010.
--------After oath you will apply for US passport and then you can apply for OCI for you and your son under FAMILY. it may take 45-60 days for OCI from the date you send documents.
My wife's potential oath date would be in late March, 2010.
------------------- once your wife gets US passport she can apply her with individual option
I was wondering if I can apply for OCI only for me and my infant son (US born) together.
-----Yes.
first and
then the wife applies for her OCI when she gets her US PP.
------Yes
The reason for the potential split application is potential trip to India in jul/aug 2010. I wouldn't want to cut it too close...by waiting for my wife's oath followed by US PP.

So, really is it mandatory that we should complete partB for the entire family or can OCI be applied for individuals as well?
---when apply your and son OCI file as FAMILY

(It probably is a silly question....but just want to make sure)

Thanks,
Speedy
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OCI Application and PART B

I am in the process of applying for my family OCI. (Self, Wife and 2 kids)

I already went in and registered online. All went fine.

I also did the print. All printed fine.

However, the Print has 4 FORM XIX, but only 1 PART B.
Question, Should each applicant have their own PART B and if yes, should I just Photo Copy the PART B for the wife, 2 kids each?

Please advise.
 
ssruindia said:
I am in the process of applying for my family OCI. (Self, Wife and 2 kids)

I already went in and registered online. All went fine.

I also did the print. All printed fine.

However, the Print has 4 FORM XIX, but only 1 PART B.
Question, Should each applicant have their own PART B and if yes, should I just Photo Copy the PART B for the wife, 2 kids each?

Please advise.
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Part A is per applicant (hence 4), Part B is common (hence 1) to all applicants applying as a family.
 
Part B is one per family. So what you have is one set of forms.
Make photocopies of all the document to form the 2nd set.
Fill in the part-B of both sets, sign/thumb impressions.
Attach photos accordingly on the Form-A.
Self attest the supporting documents. You need one per set.
Make sure you have the money order / cashier check. $275 per person

Shoot the whole thing away to the consulate. For some unknown reason, they do not accept Fedex/UPS, so use postal service (USPS)

I will begin my own OCI journey next week... :)
 
Fee for OCI

Hi,
It seems that the CGI (SFO) website states that only "Postal Money Orders" are accepted.

I wanted to check if a money order issued from a Credit Union or a Bank is acceptable ?
Or does it have to be issued by a post-office ? (I take it that only post-offices can issue Postal Money Orders ?)

Thanks,
cd
 
I will do 275 for me, 275 for my wife, 145 for my child1 and 145 for my child2.

Total = 840.00

When I send my passport for U Visa Stamping when the OCI is granted, I am planning to send all the passports in 1 cover with 1 20 dollars only for return.
 
ssruindia said:
I am in the process of applying for my family OCI. (Self, Wife and 2 kids)

I already went in and registered online. All went fine.

I also did the print. All printed fine.
------------------------------ you got online print of form A for self,wife and two kids. now make 4 copies of your A form, 4 copies of your wife Aform 4 copies of kid 1, 4 copes of kid 2. (you need only 2 copes of A for each I am asking you to make extra copies so that you keep extra copies if child thumb is bad then you can use other copy.)
However, the Print has 4 FORM XIX, but only 1 PART B.
--------you can make copy of part Bmake 3-4 copies before you fill up.
Question, Should each applicant have their own PART B and if yes, should I just Photo Copy the PART B for the wife, 2 kids each?
------------ you will send two copies of your Part-A and will attach form B with each form A (two B forms) as you are applying your kids OCI your wife will also Sign the form B that you submit. your wife will send her two A forms (she can attach B and it will not hurt).
Please advise.
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You will Attach copy of Indian passport+copy of US passport with your part A+B(two sets), your wife will send two parts A and copy of US passport and copy of Indian passport.
Each kid has to submit 2 Part -A, copy of US birth certificate if born in US, Copy of US passport(if born in India submit the copy of Indian passport)
 
ssruindia said:
I will do 275 for me, 275 for my wife, 145 for my child1 and 145 for my child2.

Total = 840.00

When I send my passport for U Visa Stamping when the OCI is granted, I am planning to send all the passports in 1 cover with 1 20 dollars only for return.
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OCI fee per person is $275. $145 is for the person if one has PIO Card and need OCI. if your kids have OCI then consulate will also need the Copy of PIO card attached with part A(NYC needs Copy of PIO card notarized )
 
single check of 840 right? just wanted to make sure, as I could not find any info on this on websites ....

ssruindia said:
I will do 275 for me, 275 for my wife, 145 for my child1 and 145 for my child2.

Total = 840.00

When I send my passport for U Visa Stamping when the OCI is granted, I am planning to send all the passports in 1 cover with 1 20 dollars only for return.
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Ginnu,

my minor kids have PIO. So the fees is $145.00
me and wife is $275 * 2 = $550.
kids = $145 * 2 = $290

$550 + $290 = $840.

I will be sending a single Casheirs Check for $840.

the $20.00 for return fee, I am going to send only after the OCI is granted and when I send my passports.
 
ssruindia said:
Ginnu,

my minor kids have PIO. So the fees is $145.00
-------if the kids have PIO then fee is $145 per head. how one know that kids have PIO? you did not post the info in your first post.
me and wife is $275 * 2 = $550.
kids = $145 * 2 = $290

$550 + $290 = $840.
--------------------------that is correct
I will be sending a single Casheirs Check for $840.
----------Write to then that you are sending one fee check for all four. Write the name of primary and online registration number and all the names and online form A numbers
the $20.00 for return fee, I am going to send only after the OCI is granted and when I send my passports.
------ that is ok.
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your kids are eligible for PIO. Children with PIO under age 16 dont need registration with FRRO.
 
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